The Origami Car won't be doing any laps around race course as it's meant to be a work of art.

Lexus provided the team with a digital 3D model of the IS, comprised of the main body, dashboard, seats and wheels. These were then digitally rendered in 10mm “slices” to provide the two-dimensional profiles needed for the laser cutting of each of the 1700 sheets of 10mm-thick of cardboard.

Each layer was given its own reference number to help ensure it was assembled in the right sequence and the entire assembly was done by hand.

A water-based/wood glue was used, which had to be left to set for 10 minutes after each application. Accuracy was vital, as changes couldn’t be made once the glue had dried.

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